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| Work Detail | Students who are earning an associate degree in criminal justice, computer support specialist and business management at Georgia Piedmont Technical College will have a new, more flexible option to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Georgia Piedmont Tech has signed a transfer agreement, and formed a partnership, with Herzing University. DEGREE UP provides a student-centered, affordable educational opportunity for Georgia Piedmont Technical College students. Following students’ completion of an associate degree and application to DEGREE UP, students may pursue credit from both institutions simultaneously, including additional courses through Georgia Piedmont Technical College. This partnership will afford students an opportunity to receive educational training while taking advantage of an additional two years of tuition rates for many of the required bachelor’s level courses. “I am excited we have formed a partnership with Herzing University which will provide unique benefits to our students,” said Dr. Jabari Simama, president, Georgia Piedmont Technical College. “Herzing University’s approach allows our students to graduate from GPTC, enroll at Herzing and continue to take some courses at GPTC at our lower tuition rate. It’s a winning proposition for eligible students because this arrangement decreases their overall educational expenses,” he concluded. DEGREE UP students will take their courses from Herzing University online, or on one of Herzing’s brick-and-mortar campuses, which provides the convenience to stay and finish their bachelor’s degree in-state. The end result is a bachelor’s degree in less than four years. “We want to give all students an equal opportunity to pursue competitive, career-ready degrees,” said Theo Anderson, president, Herzing University Atlanta. “Everyone should be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in the most efficient manner possible, without having to worry about a difficult transition between schools. For Herzing University, the DEGREE UP initiative serves as a nationwide model for a career-focused education,” he continued. Established in 1961, Georgia Piedmont Technical College is one of the top technical colleges in Georgia. As a student-centered institution, Georgia Piedmont prepares individuals with the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing, global economy. Georgia Piedmont’s graduation rate is more than 63 percent, and its graduates secure employment at a level resulting in a 97.3 percent placement rate. The college has 12 learning centers in DeKalb, Newton, Rockdale and Morgan counties. Herzing University, a private nonprofit academic institution, encompasses 11 campuses in eight states, a continuing education division, an online division, and has a current enrollment of approximately 6,000 students. Founded in Milwaukee in 1965, today the University offers career-focused, convenient and caring education for master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees, diplomas and continuing education in the fields of nursing, technology, business, healthcare, design and public safety. In 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, U.S. News & World Report ranked Herzing University as one of the “Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs” nationally. |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Industry | Education & Training |
| Entry Date | 03 Sep 2016 |
| Source | http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/school/georgia-piedmont-technical-college-herzing-university-to-provide-flexible-path/article_9fe1b4ba-a043-578a-a4af-9d7f77b4397e.html |
